Saturday 24 October 2026
River-Run Backyard Ultra
Waipukurau, A&P Showgrounds
The race
About this course
The River-Run Backyard Ultra offers a unique endurance challenge in Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay. This event features a last one standing format where participants run a 6.7km loop every hour, with the requirement to complete each lap within 60 minutes. After finishing their lap, runners utilize the remaining time to rest and refuel before the next round. The event culminates when only one runner completes an additional lap beyond all others.
The course is characterized by its flat terrain and scenic views, winding alongside the Tukituki River and consisting of a mix of limestone and dirt single trails, providing a picturesque setting for participants.
In addition to the main event, there is a kids’ version where children run a shorter loop every 10 minutes for one hour, promoting family involvement and encouraging young runners.
Proceeds from the race are directed to the Waipukurau Rotary River Pathways Trust, fostering community support and environmental initiatives in the area.
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Distances
1 x 6.7K lap per hour - Last one standing format
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
26 Mitchell Street, Waipukurau 4200, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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